C Primer Plus®, Third Edition

Chapter 2

1. They are called functions.

2. A syntax error is a violation of the rules governing how sentences or programs are put together. Here's an example in English: "Me speak English good." Here's an example in C:

   printf"Where are the parentheses?";.
   

3. A semantic error is one of meaning. Here's an example in English: "This sentence is excellent Italian." Here's a C example:

   thrice_n = 3 + n;
   

4. Line 1: Begin the line with a #; spell the file stdio.h; place the filename within angle brackets.

   Line 2: Use (), not {}; end comment with */, not /*.

   Line 3: Use {, not (.

   Line 4: Complete the statement with a semicolon.

   Line 5: Mr. I.B.M. got this one (the blank line) right!

   Line 6: Use =, not := for assignment. (Apparently, Mr. I.B.M. knows a little Pascal.) ...